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The London summer fairs scene, that once began with antiquarian book events at the very start of June, is slowly but surely moving forward. This year, Art Antiques London, previously held at the start of the month, kicks off the season well into June. Here is ATG’s selection of ten objects from around the stands.

Art and antiques dealers and auctioneers are already compiling a wish-list for the industry in the wake of last week's UK vote to leave the European Union.

Launched in March this year, IACF’s monthly Monday antiques and collectors’ market at Sandown Park Racecourse in Surrey is having a change of format.

Art and antiques industry figures are urging “cool heads and steady hands” in the wake of the UK’s vote to leave the European Union, while stressing the UK’s continued prominence in the global art market.

Two finely carved marble figures of mourners from the tomb of Jean de France, the duc de Berry (1340-1416) brother of King Charles V of France were secured by the Louvre for €4.4m (£3.67m) at Christie’s Paris last week.

The ‘final rule’ of the US law on African elephant ivory, due to come into force on July 6, puts state and federal laws in contradiction, says a leading specialist.

The ‘final rule’ of the US law on African elephant ivory is due to come into force on July 6. Here ATG’s lists the key points of the legislation including where exemptions apply.